Can Rolex 18K two tone bands last the test of time?

[AK797]

You vill anzer all ze questions right now! Resistence iz useless!

Dude you gotta relax or your bracelet wont last the year. Its a Rolex itll be fine.

[crowncollection]

a lot of questions, they last over 20 years, maybe longer, if cleaned and maintained properly as a daily wearer, i have actually never seen one break, they can be very stretched with pins showing everywhere but still hold, at least the ones i have seen do imho.

[cajunron]

The one thing my dear father imparted to me, is to not sweat the small stuff. Rolex watches are probably one of the most robust and well made watch brands money can buy. Like anything else, if you maintain them well, they will last longer. I wouldn't worry so much about rotations and whether or not you wear them indoors or out. Just enjoy them for what they are. You will be happier and healthier in the long run.

[gwozhog]

Sorry but the hollow gold bracelet is garbage. I have seen my buddies 3 year old hollow bracelet and it is stretched and rattles when you shake it. He does where it a lot but isn't that what rolex's are made for. I'm glad rolex beefed up there whole line finally. It's pretty sad to spend that kind of money and your afraid of wearing it to much. I would flip it and buy the SubC TT and be done with it.

[vette boy 52]

I have a TT GMT Master with jubilee braclet that is 26 years old, yes it has some strech but it is still going strong.

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

both ...

When peope say that 16613 links are hollow, yes sure they are .... they are more prone to stretch than 116613, sure they are ... but it is not at a detectable scale, unless you are using as part of a pulley to hoist up weights

So if you take good care of it, you will never know the difference...

16613

[newbieincali]

Originally Posted by yemenmocha

Your days of the week are fine, but consider a 2:30 or 3pm switch to avoid premature stretching.

If you get up too early, don't wear your Rolex until your regular time to leave for work.

Cheers.

I heard the thermodynamics of the watch have a lot to do with this when it's really hot outside. The spinning of the parts generate friction and at 3pm its when the peak stretch happens.